unifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of unify
1
as in consolidates
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control will unify the several departments into a single operation

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2
as in combines
to come together to form a single unit the two labor unions unified in order to strengthen their bargaining position with the manufacturers

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Recent Examples of unifies Predictive robot intelligence LingBot-VA unifies future video prediction and policy learning within a single autoregressive framework, jointly learning visual dynamics and robot actions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Incorporate Reclaimed Materials Using aged materials that suit your house’s era unifies the spaces. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 Its on-ear build unifies Siri and Google voice assistant shortcuts alongside multi-point connection gear to swap audio smoothly between devices. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 As The Walt Disney Company’s first-ever enterprise-wide Chief Marketing Officer, Ayaz unifies global marketing across Disney Entertainment, Disney Experiences, and ESPN. — Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Just to simply be human is something that unifies us all. — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 June 2026 There is arguably no issue that unifies the online gambling community more than repealing a new tax rule capping gambling deductions to 90% of losses. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026 Wood, specifically Canaletto walnut, delineates many of these elements and unifies the apartment from entrance to end. — Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026 This first collection features a wide range of options, including T-shirts, polos, driver caps, and bomber jackets, and unifies the identities of two major American brands. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifies
  1. consolidates
  2. combines
  3. unites
  4. connects
  5. integrates
  6. concentrates
  7. merges
Verb
  • In recent years, EA has undergone several rounds of layoffs as the gaming industry consolidates.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than asking farmers to reconcile multiple dashboards, AGCO is working to simplify decision making through its PTx Farm Management platform, which consolidates data from mixed fleets into a single operational view.
    — Peter High, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of consolidates
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  • The 42-footer, which is the first example of the American yard’s Hood 42 LM model to hit the seas, combines classic New England design with contemporary engineering to ensure seamless and stylish cruising.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Touch Grass will be produced via a hybrid production model that combines live-action actor performances, practical effects, traditional visual effects, and generative AI.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • The venture unites Silver Media Group with Chris John, longtime Indonesian TV executive Harun Kurniawan and Koollab Studios as co-production partners.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • College sports even unites Trump with the Senate majority leader he’s soured on lately; John Thune is a former college basketball player.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of unites
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  • Black is the vice president of the 211 System Strategy, a helpline supported by the United Way that connects people to food aid, mental health services, transportation and more.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The famous Bosphorus Strait—which connects the Black Sea in the North to Sea of Marmara in the South, dividing Istanbul’s East and West sides—is filled with a constant flow of boats going about their business.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of connects
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  • The company now offers flights, cars, and activities beyond accommodations, exemplified by its partnership with Uber, which integrates hotel bookings into Uber's ecosystem.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Its Lattice software integrates data from multiple sensors to provide a unified view of military operations.
    — byDavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrates
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  • This crucial step concentrates the paste’s flavor and removes any raw spice bitterness.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This new strategy concentrates funds on fewer, strategic nonprofit partners within five broad sectors like climate and emergency response, chosen based on customer data.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrates
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  • Co-founded by Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter and entrepreneurs Brian Lee and Jesse Glass, Arena Club merges the physical and digital worlds of trading cards in a way that allows hobbyists to grade, collect, invest and sell on their app.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • His work merges natural forms, found materials, scientific experimentation, and movement into an artistic language that is both personal and universally resonant.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
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